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Luxury hillside hotel complex with pools overlooking the sea at sunset.
View of a lit infinity pool at sunset with sun loungers and palm trees.
Bright hotel room with blue bedspread and access to a terrace overlooking greenery.
Open terrace with tables and pool at sunset at a seaside hotel.
Modern hotel outdoor area with pool and seating at sunset.
Modern hotel terrace with wooden chairs, tables, and sea view at dusk.
Buffet area with wooden counter, black countertop, and large window in a bright room.
Modern hotel restaurant with counter, bar area, and stylish decor in warm tones.
Woman enjoying breakfast on balcony with sea view and expansive landscape.
Modern hotel room with terrace, pool, and relaxed lighting at night.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden bar stools and decoratively lit counter.
Modern hillside villas with illuminated pools at night, surrounded by trees and lit pathways.
Modern vacation home with illuminated entrance and garden at sunset.
Modern hotel entrance with illuminated stairs and sea view at sunset.
Modern hotel complex with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained vegetation and stone walls.
Modern hotel room with jacuzzi, double bed, and sea view through large windows.
Buffet area in modern hotel with fresh pastries and drinks on light wooden counter.
Modern hotel area with bar, seating, and warm lighting.
Woman in yellow skirt pulls blue suitcase by hotel door with 'Do not disturb' sign.
Modern armchair and rolling suitcase by open hotel window with sea view and palm trees.
Modern house with open concept and large glass surfaces in a quiet landscape at dusk.
A woman receives a relaxing massage by the hotel pool.
Modern hotel room with jacuzzi, double bed, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hot tub with sea view, surrounded by sun loungers and seating area under pergola.
Modern hotel room with balcony, sea view, and elegant interior in cool tones.
Modern terrace with pool, lounge furniture, and sea view under a blue sky.
Modern hotel bathroom with wood accents and marble wall, sink counter with basin and mirror.
Modern hotel suite with illuminated pool and outdoor seating area at dusk.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agia Pelagia

Happy Cretan Suites ****
Tour operator category

HER377
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Highlights

  • Cave suites with private infinity pool available.
  • 4-star hotel in Agia Pelagia, approx. 1.5 km from the beach.
  • Two fully equipped gyms available.
  • Spa area with massages and yoga classes.
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex.

Location

In the heart of Crete, in the picturesque Agia Pelagia, the 4-star Happy Cretan Suites hotel is a true retreat for those seeking peace, romance, and breathtaking views. The hotel complex is situated on a hill overlooking the bay of Agia Pelagia, approximately 1.5 km from the beach.
Due to its central location, Agia Pelagia is an ideal starting point for various excursions around the island of Crete. The south, east, west, and north of the island can all be easily reached within a 25 to 45-minute drive.
Heraklion Airport is approximately 22 km away.
We recommend renting a car to explore the beautiful surrounding area.
Modern hillside villas with illuminated pools at night, surrounded by trees and lit pathways.
Modern vacation home with illuminated entrance and garden at sunset.
Modern hotel entrance with illuminated stairs and sea view at sunset.

Facilities

Modern hotel complex with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained vegetation and stone walls.
Modern hotel room with jacuzzi, double bed, and sea view through large windows.
Buffet area in modern hotel with fresh pastries and drinks on light wooden counter.
Modern hotel area with bar, seating, and warm lighting.
Woman in yellow skirt pulls blue suitcase by hotel door with 'Do not disturb' sign.
Modern armchair and rolling suitcase by open hotel window with sea view and palm trees.
The high-quality hotel complex is a Schauinsland-Reisen Original and offers an ideal retreat for relaxing holidays. The hotel features 49 elegant rooms that have been carefully designed with luxurious details to provide unparalleled comfort. In addition to a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, there is a buffet restaurant and an à-la-carte restaurant (for a fee) serving a variety of Cretan specialties. The property also features two pools, including a saltwater pool with sun loungers, parasols, and a cocktail bar (for a fee).
Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.

Accommodation

Double room

The modern double rooms feature a double bed and a rainfall shower/WC with a hairdryer, vanity mirror, bathrobes, and luxurious toiletries. Additionally, the rooms are equipped with satellite TV, safe, air conditioning, mini-fridge, electric kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, and a balcony or terrace with garden view (D).
Optionally available for single occupancy (DE).

Bright hotel room with blue bedspread and access to a terrace overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with jacuzzi, double bed, and sea view through large windows.

Junior Suite Sea View

The luxurious Junior Suites Sea View offer otherwise identical amenities to the double rooms, with added sea views, and feature a seating area as well as an additional spa bathtub (for max. 1 person) with hydro-massage in the living/sleeping area (J2M).
The spa bathtub is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request careful behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen applies a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Junior Suite Whirlpool Sea View

The luxurious Junior Suites Whirlpool Sea View feature otherwise identical amenities to the Junior Suites Sea View, with a terrace including a private whirlpool instead of a spa bathtub in the living/sleeping area (JJ2).
The whirlpool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request careful behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen applies a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Modern hot tub with sea view, surrounded by sun loungers and seating area under pergola.
Modern hotel room with balcony, sea view, and elegant interior in cool tones.

Suite Sea View

The Suites Sea View are more spacious and feature otherwise identical amenities to the double rooms, with a combined living/sleeping area with a comfortable sofa bed, a separate bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and two balconies overlooking the Cretan Sea (S2M/SIM).
Also optionally available for single occupancy (S1M).

Cave Suite private Pool

The Cave Suites, newly built in 2023, offer plenty of privacy and, due to their size and dreamy location, very special comfort. In addition to amenities similar to the double rooms, they feature a bathroom with a bathtub and shower/WC, a 50" Smart TV with streaming services, and a furnished terrace with a seating area, sun loungers, and a private infinity pool (SP2).
Optionally available with sea view (IP2).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request careful behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen applies a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types.

Modern terrace with pool, lounge furniture, and sea view under a blue sky.
Modern hotel bathroom with wood accents and marble wall, sink counter with basin and mirror.
Modern hotel suite with illuminated pool and outdoor seating area at dusk.

Meals

Breakfast/Half board

Rich breakfast buffet from 7:30 to 11:00 AM with freshly prepared dishes and homemade bread.
If half board is booked, an additional dinner is served from 7:00 to 11:00 PM as a 3-course menu (choice of two different main courses) featuring tasteful Greek dishes.

Buffet with fresh fruit, croissants, and pastries in front of blinds.

Sports included

Modern house with open concept and large glass surfaces in a quiet landscape at dusk.
Two fully equipped gyms.

Sports for a fee

Cube bikes available for rent.

Wellness

"Only_You" spa with pool, massages, and yoga classes with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Cretan Sea (for a fee).
A woman receives a relaxing massage by the hotel pool.

Entertainment

Live piano music during breakfast twice weekly, as well as a Cretan evening once weekly.

Hotel service

Baby cot and high chair free of charge and upon request.
Room service for a fee.
Complimentary parking available subject to availability.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club.

Hotelhinweis

Check-in: from 2:00 PM
Check-out: until 12:00 PM
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There are no rooms suitable for guests with reduced mobility. The hotel facilities are not wheelchair accessible (stairs present).

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Happy Cretan Suites
Phone: 0030/28100811289
Fax: 0030/2810811288
E-mail: info@happycretan.net
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalogue on page 98.

Destination information

For stays starting from 1/1/2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room as of 1/1/2025.
For stays during high season 1/4–31/10:
Category 1–2 Stars 2 euros
Category 3 Stars 5 euros
Category 4 Stars 10 euros
Category 5 Stars 15 euros
For stays during low season 1/11–31/3:
Category 1–2 Stars 0.50 euros
Category 3 Stars 1.50 euros
Category 4 Stars 3 euros
Category 5 Stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:04